The proposed merger of London-listed miner Anglo American and Canada's Teck Resources is heading for antitrust clearance in Europe after EU regulators signalled the absence of competition concerns,... 

Glencore and Rio Tinto, said late on Thursday they were in early buyout talks that could potentially create the world's largest mining company with a combined market value of nearly $207-billion.... 

Glencore confirmed it held preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto Group on a possible combination of some of their businesses, including an all-share merger that would create the world’s biggest... 

Global investors channelled a record $89-billion into physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025 as the gold price set new highs and demand for safe-haven assets intensified,... 

Gold producer Alkane Resources produced 43 663 oz of gold equivalent during the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025, with its three operating mines contributing to steady output and a... 

Aim-listed ECR Minerals has conditionally raised £1.5-million through a placement with institutional and other investors, for a total of 576-million new ordinary shares at a price of 0.26p apiece.... 

Mine development company Amaroq has reported year-end gold production of about 6 600 oz from its Nalunaq gold mine, in southern Greenland, as at January 1, exceeding the midpoint of its yearly... 

London-listed Central Asia Metals has reported “excellent” production results at its Kounrad dump-leach, solvent extraction-electrowinning copper operation, in Kazakhstan, for the fourth quarter of... 

Given the state of the world politically, economically, financially and socially, the gold bull market is expected to continue in the long run, says Jeffrey Christian of New York-based CPM Group.... 

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has started construction on a multi-use storage and pilot plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, which is a key enabling infrastructure project for the... 

Growth in the artificial intelligence and defence sectors will boost global copper demand 50% by 2040, but supplies are expected to fall short by more than 10-million metric tons annually without... 

De Beers has attracted interest from several business groups and African governments as parent Anglo American looks to offload its stake in the firm, the diamond giant's CEO told Reuters. Botswana,... 

Aim-listed ECR Minerals has appointed an experienced team to start with initial mining at the Raglan alluvial gold project, in Queensland, Australia, with first production expected before the end... 

Global platinum jewellery demand has shown notable third-quarter (Q3) resilience as consumers in key markets seek value and authenticity amid historic highs in gold prices, Platinum Guild... 

TSX-V and Aim-listed Galantas Gold on January 6 entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% ownership interest in the Andacollo Oro gold project, in the Coquimbo region of central... 

Iron-ore futures rallied on Wednesday to their highest in multiple months, boosted by hopes of improving demand in top consumer China following Beijing's pledge of easing monetary policy this year.... 

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the market weighed expectations of ample global supply this year against uncertainty around Venezuelan crude output after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro.... 

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. One of the sources... 

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning its Tulu Kapi project, in Ethiopia. The company expects to commission the project in late 2027 and reach full... 

Morgan Stanley forecast gold would hit $4 800 per ounce by the fourth quarter of this year, exceeding last year's records, citing falling interest rates, a change in leadership at the Federal... 

Aim-listed Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for its 35.7%-owned Amapá iron-ore project, in Brazil, as it works to refurbish and restart this historic operation.... 

ASX-listed MetalsTech has announced that it has appointed key technical directors and industry executives Stuart Hutchin and Michael McKeown to the board of directors, while Clifford Fitzhenry has... 

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has appointed Cutfield Freeman & Company (CF&Co) as its financial advisor to support the company with securing a strategic partner for the next phase of development at... 

Canadian miner Lucara Diamond Corporation finds in an updated technical report that the underground project at its Karowe diamond mine, in Botswana, has the potential to recover 4.5-million carats... 

Copper extended a powerful rally after bursting through $13 000 a ton for the first time, as traders and investors bet on a tighter global market. Three-month futures surged as much as 2% to a... 

Remarkable South African geoscientist Stephen Edward Haggerty, who served with distinction as a research professor at Florida International University in the US, has died aged 87. A legend in the... 

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has reached an agreement with its principal shareholder Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date related to a restated... 

Africa-focused critical mineral exploration and development company Aterian informs that its Rwandan mineral trading operations continue to grow and generated an unaudited gross profit of about... 

Aim-listed Richmond Hill Resources has appointed Canadian exploration company Critical Discoveries to lead a technical work programme on the Martello gold project, in Ontario. The company’s scope... 

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has, through its Chile-based subsidiary Atacama Salt Lakes (ASL), submitted the application for a Special Lithium Operating Contract (CEOL) for the Laguna Verde... 

A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply. The lithium market has been... 

Iron-ore futures edged higher on Monday, beginning the New Year on a firm note, supported by strong Chinese demand and ongoing supply constraints. The Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and the...